Is Temporary Pleasure a good place to start with Simian Mobile Disco?

Yes, Temporary Pleasure is recommended as a starting point for new Simian Mobile Disco listeners. A vibrant blend of pulsating beats and eclectic samples, merging danceable rhythms with experimental pop sensibilities. Released in 2009, Temporary Pleasure marked Simian Mobile Disco's third studio album, following their 2007 breakthrough, Attack Decay Sustain Release. By this time, the duo had established themselves as key players in the electronic music scene, known for their innovative production techniques and live performances.

Who is Temporary Pleasure for?

Temporary Pleasure works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, infectious energy for dancing and for energetic gatherings.

How many songs are on Temporary Pleasure?

Temporary Pleasure has 14 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Temporary Pleasure

Simian Mobile Disco · 2009

69 min · 14 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant blend of pulsating beats and eclectic samples, merging danceable rhythms with experimental pop sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Cream Dream Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Audacity of Huge — This track blends catchy hooks with an infectious groove, showcasing the duo's signature style of merging pop elements with house music.
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10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong — Its hypnotic melody and driving bassline exemplify the album's exploration of rhythmic complexity while remaining accessible to a wider audience.
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Pinball — Pinball stands out with its playful energy and intricate layers, demonstrating the duo's knack for balancing fun and sophistication in electronic music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and inventive arrangements, though it doesn't fully maintain cohesion across its length.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered synths and rhythmic percussion, creating a dense soundscape that evolves throughout each track.
Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Audacity of Huge', which shifts from a steady beat to a more frenetic pace.
The final three tracks introduce a more ambient texture, with 'Do Not Exceed Stated Dose' closing the album on a subdued note.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with peaks
infectious energy for dancing
for energetic gatherings
dynamic progression through tracks

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, meditative sounds
seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — The album features a blend of danceable rhythms and experimental pop, marking a sound shift.
Themes: dance floor experimentation· pulsating nightlife· electronic pop fusion
Career context: Released in 2009, Temporary Pleasure marked Simian Mobile Disco's third studio album, following their 2007 breakthrough, Attack Decay Sustain Release. By this time, the duo had established themselves as key players in the electronic music scene, known for their innovative production techniques and live performances.
Stylistic neighbors: Justice· Hot Chip· The Chemical Brothers